Trying to determine how much insulin to dose for a meal often ends up to be a WAG (wild ass guess). Here are Dr. E’s tips on how to use inhaled insulin Afrezza to bolus for meals, after using it for 20 years. Find out how Afrezza’s ultra-fast action can give you or your kids more flexibility with fewer mealtime dosing dilemmas.
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What if managing diabetes didn’t always mean another shot? With the FDA’s approval of Afrezza for kids and teens, diabetes management can be easier, faster, and more flexible for everyday life. Here’s why families are so excited about this needle-free insulin option.
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High blood sugar isn’t always the primary warning sign for DKA. A lesser-known type of DKA can happen when glucose levels are below 250 mg/dL, making it one of the easiest diabetes emergencies to miss. Here’s how to recognize the signs.
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Most people think DKA only occurs when T1D is first diagnosed or when infusion lines fail. But you aren’t out of the woods if you have type 2 diabetes, use a patch pump, or are on MDI. DKA can happen for other reasons, and often at times when it’s least expected.
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Although Afrezza isn’t officially approved for use with AID systems, Dr. Edelman and Dr. Pettus use it all the time, and they prescribe it to many of their patients who are on pumps. Learn how inhaled insulin can be a compliment to AID systems, when it works best, and when you need to be cautious.
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